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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.81, 138.72 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.81, 138.72 and 76.18 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.81 : 138.72 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.81/138.72 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.81x = 138.72 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.81x = 10,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.69/100.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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